Vic Country & Metro summer squads revealed
THE 2026 Vic Country and Metro summer squads have been announced, with 51 of the state’s brightest prospects earning selection. Both sides contain five bottom-age (2009-born) players, while Victoria’s 11 National Academy members gain automatic entry, and nine club-tied players have been included. >> SCROLL to see the full squads Leading the 2026 eligible crop […]
Emerging crop: Vic Metro’s 2027 midfielders
AS IS often the case, Vic Metro is set to boast a wealth of high-class midfield options in 2027. Evidenced by the Under 16 squad of 2025, the embarrassment of riches will likely run deep for years to come. For all the crop’s individual talent, a great quality of the group is the willingness of […]
2025 Coates Talent League Season Review: Grand Finalists
THE 2025 Coates Talent League season has officially wrapped, with Eastern Ranges crowned champions after Saturday’s entertaining Grand Final. We recap their season, along with that of runners-up Sandringham Dragons, who fell just short of a fourth consecutive premiership. >> Season Reviews: Prelims | Country QF | Metro QF | Country WC | Metro WC […]
Eastern Ranges ascend to Coates Talent League peak
EASTERN Ranges have foiled the Sandringham Dragons’ attempt at a fourth Coates Talent League premiership in a row, winning a pulsating and seesawing Grand Final by 15 points at IKON Park today. It was a celebratory afternoon as their Girls’ side claimed their first premiership earlier in the day. The Ranges were arguably the form […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League Grand Final
EASTERN Ranges will look to knock Sandringham Dragons off their premiership perch when the two sides lock horns in Saturday’s Coates Talent League Grand Final. The Dragons are hunting their fourth straight flag, while the Ranges could win their first since 2013.
WINNERS | 2025 Coates Talent League awards
HISTORY has repeated with a second straight Gippsland Power player taking out the Morrish Medal in tonight’s virtual ceremony. Midfielder Brodie Atkins took out the honour with 20 votes, two ahead of teammate and Coates Talent League Team of the Year captain Willem Duursma. >> SCROLL to see the full leaderboards Atkins follows in the […]
“Settled” Sandringham ready for shot at history
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have already joined the rather exclusive group of teams to have made four consecutive Coates Talent League Grand Finals. On Saturday, they’ll hope to join the powerhouse Northern Knights side of the 1990s in converting each appearance into premierships. Coach Rob Harding has been at the helm for the last two flag successes, […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Preliminary Final – Gippsland Power vs. Sandringham Dragons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have progressed to their fourth consecutive Coates Talent League decider after downing Gippsland Power in Saturday’s preliminary final. A blustery Casey Fields saw one end favoured all day, as the Dragons made better of their equal scoring shots to progress. A seasoned Sandringham lineup caught the minor premiers cold, racing out to a […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League Preliminary Finals
A COATES Talent League conference crossover shapes Saturday’s preliminary finals, with Casey Fields setting the scene for a bumper double-header. Among the four remaining flag contenders are both of last year’s grand finalists, along with the top Country and Metro seeds respectively.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Metro Quarter Finals
THE RACE to this year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final is down to four contenders, with minor premiers Eastern Ranges and reigning premiers Sandringham Dragons advancing in the Metro conference. We noted the top prospects and performers from both quarter final matchups. >> Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League Quarter Finals>> Scouting Notes: Country Quarter Finals
